Fundraiser to benefit future dog park

Group has to raise $150,000 for construction

By Chad Ruiz
St. Tammany News
Published on Friday, December 26, 2008 8:35 AM CST

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Playing Frisbee with Fido in the park is not a reality in St. Tammany Parish thanks to the lack of a dog parks in the area.

However, a group of citizens, spearheaded by Sarah Pokorny, are trying to make that reality come true with a fundraising event in January.

Earlier this year Pelican Park outside of Mandeville agreed to donate three acres of land to St. Tammany’s first dog park, as long as the group raises $150,000 to fund the construction of the park.

Parks like the Heritage Park in Slidell do not allow pets, even on leashes. That'��s something a group of citizens is hoping to alleviate with St. Tammany'��s first dog park. (Staff Photo by Chad Ruiz)

So far, only one fundraising event has been held, so Pokorny and others have a long way to go.

To help out with the collection, a special event to benefit the Pelican Bark Park will be held Jan. 24 at Maxein’s in Mandeville. The event will last from 7 to 10 p.m. and will include food, drinks, live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $45 per person, and all proceeds will benefit the construction of the bark park.

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2 comment(s)

MLB wrote on Jan 5, 2009 10:44 PM:

" Yes...would love to attend and support this cause! Is there a contact name and number for more information? "

TASHA wrote on Dec 29, 2008 11:35 AM:

" How do we get tickets? What/where is Maxein's? We look forward to having a dog park in our area. It is way over due! "

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